OAXACA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 01: A young Mexican girl has her face painted to celebrate the Day of the Dead Festival on November 1, 2013 in Oaxaca, Mexico. The religious holiday, known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, focuses on remembering and honoring those who have died by observing traditions such as building private altars for the departed and visiting graves with gifts. (Photo by Richard Ellis/Getty Images) less

OAXACA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 01: A young Mexican girl has her face painted to celebrate the Day of the Dead Festival on November 1, 2013 in Oaxaca, Mexico. The religious holiday, known in Spanish as Dia de los ... more

Photo: Richard Ellis, File

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OAXACA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 01: Young Mexican children dressed in costumes smile during the Day of the Dead Festival on November 1, 2013 in Oaxaca, Mexico. The religious holiday, known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, focuses on remembering and honoring those who have died by observing traditions such as building private altars for the departed and visiting graves with gifts. (Photo by Richard Ellis/Getty Images) less

OAXACA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 01: Young Mexican children dressed in costumes smile during the Day of the Dead Festival on November 1, 2013 in Oaxaca, Mexico. The religious holiday, known in Spanish as Dia de los ... more

North America, Mexico, Oaxaca Province, Oaxaca, sand tapestry (Tapete de Are�a) of skeleton and altar in Zocalo plaza. These "carpets" are made from sand, dyed sawdust, seeds, flower petals and powdered lime during annual Day of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos) celebration in November less

North America, Mexico, Oaxaca Province, Oaxaca, sand tapestry (Tapete de Are�a) of skeleton and altar in Zocalo plaza. These "carpets" are made from sand, dyed sawdust, seeds, flower petals and powdered ... more

An alter on exhibit during the annual festival Dia De Los Muertos at MECA, 1900 Kane, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Houston. Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Latin American holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of family and friends who died. less

An alter on exhibit during the annual festival Dia De Los Muertos at MECA, 1900 Kane, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Houston. Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Latin American holiday that honors and ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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A child passes through the alter exhibit during the annual festival Dia De Los Muertos at MECA, 1900 Kane, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Houston. Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Latin American holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of family and friends who died. The festival continues Sunday, October, 30 from 11 am to 6 pm. less

A child passes through the alter exhibit during the annual festival Dia De Los Muertos at MECA, 1900 Kane, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Houston. Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Latin American holiday that ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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